Dear Matthew,Sign the Pledge! The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) claims to be a champion of environmental protection when it endorses killing outdoor cats as the only way to save birds—despite a century of failed catch and kill policies. For decades, cats have been routinely rounded up and killed in shelters as fall guys for bird population declines. Ironically, ABC is now opposing a recent U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposal for wildlife protection, because this time birds are in the crosshairs, not cats. ABC has come out against the proposal to kill 16,000 cormorant birds on East Sand Island, Oregon over the next four years. ABCs letter to the Portland District Office accuses the proposal of ignoring and misinterpreting scientific data, and condemning it for lacking adequate justification and explanation of why the same result cannot be achieved through non-lethal methods. The ABC argues against killing birds to protect salmon, then turns around and supports killing cats to protect birds. This is a hypocritical cycle in which all animals lose. We agree that the cormorants should not be killed, and that there are effective, non-lethal solutions. When killing is recognized as a cruel and ineffective option, it clears the path for new possibilities and innovative ways to protect all animals. It seems that our society tends to blame animals for the ecological destruction we cause ourselves. Maybe that’s because it makes it easier to justify our behavior instead of changing it. But this does nothing for the animals who continue to suffer while we destroy their habitats and argue about which animal to kill to save another. I am asking you today to take a pledge. Pledge that you’ll set the record straight—stop the spread of misinformation that is costing animals their lives, and demand non-lethal programs to protect all animals—because killing is never the answer. Please join me in taking the pledge. Take the Pledge! For the cats, Becky Robinson signature Becky Robinson President and Founder Alley Cat Allies https://secure3.convio.net/alley/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=353 Eveleigh Street Cats
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 07:26:25 +0000
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